Discover how to prepare delicious dishes with this versatile everyday ingredient
Ground meat is a cheap, tasty and easy to prepare ingredient. Rich in proteins, iron and zinc, it can be used to prepare various dishes, especially for those who want to save time in the kitchen. This is because it combines with different types of foods, making it easier to create light and nutritious meals.
So, check out 8 light and economical recipes with ground beef!
Kafta
Ingredients
- 500 g of minced meat
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 teaspoon Syrian pepper
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- BBQ sticks
- Olive oil to taste
Preparation method
Place the minced meat, onion, lemon juice, garlic, Syrian pepper and salt in a container. Mix until smooth. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Next, take some meat and shape it onto a barbecue stick. Repeat the operation with all the meat and set aside. In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Place the kafta in the pan and fry until golden brown on all sides. Serve then.
Pea and lentil soup with minced meat
Ingredients
- 340 g of fresh peas
- 500 g of dried lentils
- 1 kg of minced meat
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- Salt, olive oil, paprika and chopped green chilli to taste
- Water for soaking and cooking
Preparation method
Place the dried lentils in a container, cover with water and leave to soak for 2 hours. Then drain them and wash them under running water. Place it in a pan, cover with water, add the carrot and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
In another pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and brown for 10 minutes. Season with salt and green perfume. Pour the meat into the lentils, add the peas and paprika and cook over medium heat until boiling. Serve then.
Cabbage cigar with minced meat
Ingredients
Filling
- 250 g of minced meat
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup rice tea
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup of water
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cigar
- The kale goes away large and without stems
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Water for cooking
Preparation method
Filling
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and brown it until it loses its reddish color. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the rice and fry for another 5 minutes. Finally add the tomato sauce and water and mix. Cook until the rice is dry and soft. Turn off the fire.
Cigar
In a pan, add water and heat over medium heat until boiling. Add the kale leaves and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain. Then stuff the cabbage leaves by placing the mixture of minced meat and rice in the centre. Fold the sides of the leaf and roll it, forming a cigar. Book. Place a nonstick pan over medium heat to heat. Place the cigars in the pan seam side down and cook for 2 minutes, turning to brown the other side. Serve then.
Party rice
Ingredients
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 340 g of green corn cooked
- 500 g of minced meat
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into cubes
- 340 g of fresh peas
- 2 1/2 cups rice tea
- Salt, olive oil and chopped parsley to taste
- 5 teacups of water
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and brown for 10 minutes. Add the carrot, peas, corn and rice. Cover with water and cook until the rice is dry and tender. Season with salt and parsley. Serve then.
Peppers stuffed with minced meat
Ingredients
- 2 onions peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 kg of minced meat
- 8 green peppers cut in half and without seeds
- Salt, ground black pepper, olive oil and oregano to taste
- Chopped parsley for sprinkling
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and brown for 10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper and oregano. Stuff the peppers with the minced meat and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil and place in a preheated oven at medium temperature for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Meatballs in tomato sauce
Ingredients
- 500 g of minced meat
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups of tea tomato sauce
Preparation method
Place the minced meat, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt and black pepper in a container and mix. Then, with your hands, take small portions of dough and form balls. Book. In a pan, add the tomato sauce and heat over medium heat. Reduce the heat, add the meatballs and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
Minced meat skin
Ingredients
- 500 g of minced meat
- 4 potatoes peeled and cooked
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- Salt, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
Place the potatoes in a container and, using a fork, mash them until they form a puree. Book. In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and brown for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and season with salt and black pepper. In a refractory container, make a layer of meat and cover with the puree. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes. Serve then.
Oat pancakes with minced meat
Ingredients
- 300 g of minced meat
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 tomato seeded and cut into pieces
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 3 tablespoons of skimmed milk
- Salt, ground black pepper, chopped green chilli and olive oil to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the minced meat and tomato and sauté until the meat loses its reddish colour. Turn off the heat and set aside. Place the eggs, oatmeal and skimmed milk in a blender and blend until smooth.
Place a nonstick pan over medium heat to heat. Using a ladle, pour some of the mixture into the pan, spreading it out to form a thin disk. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Then fill the pancakes with the minced meat and roll them up. Serve then.
Source: Terra
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